A new analysis of psychological data suggests that manipulative personality traits may stem from deep-seated insecurities ...

Great sex doesn’t always signal a healthy relationship. New research reveals how anxiety, attachment, and desire can become ...

Long before Stranger Things' "Conformity Gate," fans of the BBC's Sherlock had their own theory about the existence of a ...

Maybe you distance yourself after finally getting to know someone, or you’re constantly seeking reassurance. These behaviors can often be traced back to childhood and the adult figures who shaped your ...

Here are five clear lessons about closeness, distance, fear, repair and growth, the five crucial building blocks of ...

The Romantic Personality Quiz is just one lens through which to view relationship patterns. Relationship psychology offers ...

A secure attachment helps children feel confident and safe as they explore the world. Children with secure attachment are better at handling emotions and developing strong friendships. Building a ...

Avoidant attachment, also known as dismissive-avoidant or anxious-avoidant attachment, is a type of insecure attachment style. Attachment styles develop early in life and affect how people form and ...

Dr. Shannon Curry, clinical psychologist and director of the Curry Psychology Group in Orange County, California, expanded on the basis for Bowlby’s attachment theory. “Bowlby recognized a pattern of ...

This focused review integrates theoretical and empirical work from developmental neuroscience, attachment theory, and psychodynamic psychotherapy to reconceptualize addiction as a disorder rooted in ...